5 with appeal: Things to do this week

Actors Martha Hogenboom, seated, Robert Reese and Dot Drew prepare for the play “Murderers” at the Hendersonville Little
Theater.

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Published: Friday, June 1, 2012 at 4:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Thursday, May 31, 2012 at 12:03 p.m.

1. Hendersonville Little Theatre will present "Murderers," a dark-comedy thriller by author Jeffery Hatcher, who should know something about murder, having written for TV detective "Columbo."

The setting is Riddle Key, a lovely retirement and golf community in Florida, where Gerald, Margaret and Minka all reside and all of whom, sorry to say, commit murder. This somewhat wicked and slightly amoral tale is fleshed out by many of the residents caught up in the unfortunate turn of events. Produced and directed by Kai Elijah Hamilton, the production stars Jonathan Forrester, Martha Hogenboom and Carole F. Avery with Lynn Place, Bob Reece, Jessica Shepherd, Larry Gentile, Dot Drew, Brandon A. Gash and Tiffany Nock.

"Murderers" opens today and runs through June 17 at Hendersonville Little Theatre's new home at 229 S. Washington St. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. with matinees Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 and available by calling HLT's box office at 828-692-1082 or by visiting www.hendersonvillelittletheatre.org.

2. Ol' Timey Days will return to the Curb Market on Saturday. The event will be 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Since 1924, the Curb Market on Main Street has been a staple for Henderson County for local, fresh produce, freshly baked goodies and homemade crafts, plants, soaps and goat cheese.

There will be fun for everyone on Saturday with ham, sausage and gravy biscuits cooked on a wood-burning stove. There will be live music and displays. A barbecue lunch will be for sale, with homemade ice cream for dessert.

Fresh lettuce, radishes, onions and beets will be on sale. All produce is locally grown. The Curb Market is open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

For more information, call 828-692-8012.

3. Flat Rock's annual Ice Cream Social is set for Saturday on the grounds of the Flat Rock Village Hall and throughout the village. Flavors will include strawberry, chocolate chip, and chocolate and butter pecan with no sugar added.

Mayor Bob Staton will kick off the festivities beginning at noon and continuing through 4 p.m. Letters to Abigail will start off the afternoon's entertainment.

The Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site will host four walking tours of the grounds of Connemara as part of the Village of Flat Rock Ice Cream Social. The tours will last one hour each and will be offered at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. There will be no fee for the tours. Visitors should stop by the ground floor of the Sandburg Home to begin the tour. Reservations are not required.

Caasie (Brenda Pace) and the Clowns of Glory will be back again to entertain all with face painting, balloon making and temporary tattoos.

Little Rainbow Row will be busy as Hand in Hand Gallery will have a craft demonstration from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be demonstrations by various merchants throughout the day. Food and beverages will be available at several locations in the village. The Village Merchants Association will have hot dogs, chips and soda for sale to benefit its Christmas Charity Program.

The Book Exchange at the Old Post Office will have a half-price sale. The Blue Ridge Fire Department is arranging for the Sheriff's K-9 unit and the Sheriff's Department Bomb Squad and Swat Team to make presentations. There will be a display of the fire department's new equipment and a slide for the children.

Bring your lawn chair to enjoy the entertainment.

4. The annual Western North Carolina Air Fair will be Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Hendersonville Airport.

Admission and parking are free. There will be displays of old planes and antique cars. Helicopter and airplane rides will be available for a fee, and food will be for sale.

5. About 500 adventurous racers have already signed up for Western North Carolina's first full-scale mud run — the Mad Mountain Mud Run set for Sunday.

The 3.5-mile mud-filled obstacle race will take place on 60 acres near Berkeley Park in Hendersonville and is open to individuals and teams. A festival, from noon to 7 p.m., will be in full swing all day with live music by two regional bands: The Lonesome Road Band and Stipe Brothers and Friends. Festival-goers can enjoy food, beer and mud-fun activities for all ages.

Registration is required to participate in the Mud Run; there is no admission or registration fee for entry to the grounds for the festival or to watch the race.

Participation in the race is limited to the first 1,300 to register.

Registration information, a full list of sponsors and more information — including answers to frequently asked questions — are online at www.madmountainmudrun.com.

<p>1. Hendersonville Little Theatre will present "Murderers," a dark-comedy thriller by author Jeffery Hatcher, who should know something about murder, having written for TV detective "Columbo." </p><p>The setting is Riddle Key, a lovely retirement and golf community in Florida, where Gerald, Margaret and Minka all reside and all of whom, sorry to say, commit murder. This somewhat wicked and slightly amoral tale is fleshed out by many of the residents caught up in the unfortunate turn of events. Produced and directed by Kai Elijah Hamilton, the production stars Jonathan Forrester, Martha Hogenboom and Carole F. Avery with Lynn Place, Bob Reece, Jessica Shepherd, Larry Gentile, Dot Drew, Brandon A. Gash and Tiffany Nock.</p><p>Theresa Cox is assistant director, and Kelly Levy Morgan is co-producer.</p><p>"Murderers" opens today and runs through June 17 at Hendersonville Little Theatre's new home at 229 S. Washington St. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. with matinees Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 and available by calling HLT's box office at 828-692-1082 or by visiting www.hendersonvillelittletheatre.org.</p><p>2. Ol' Timey Days will return to the Curb Market on Saturday. The event will be 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Since 1924, the Curb Market on Main Street has been a staple for Henderson County for local, fresh produce, freshly baked goodies and homemade crafts, plants, soaps and goat cheese.</p><p>There will be fun for everyone on Saturday with ham, sausage and gravy biscuits cooked on a wood-burning stove. There will be live music and displays. A barbecue lunch will be for sale, with homemade ice cream for dessert.</p><p>Fresh lettuce, radishes, onions and beets will be on sale. All produce is locally grown. The Curb Market is open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.</p><p>For more information, call 828-692-8012.</p><p>3. Flat Rock's annual Ice Cream Social is set for Saturday on the grounds of the Flat Rock Village Hall and throughout the village. Flavors will include strawberry, chocolate chip, and chocolate and butter pecan with no sugar added.</p><p>Mayor Bob Staton will kick off the festivities beginning at noon and continuing through 4 p.m. Letters to Abigail will start off the afternoon's entertainment. </p><p>The Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site will host four walking tours of the grounds of Connemara as part of the Village of Flat Rock Ice Cream Social. The tours will last one hour each and will be offered at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. There will be no fee for the tours. Visitors should stop by the ground floor of the Sandburg Home to begin the tour. Reservations are not required.</p><p>Caasie (Brenda Pace) and the Clowns of Glory will be back again to entertain all with face painting, balloon making and temporary tattoos. </p><p>Little Rainbow Row will be busy as Hand in Hand Gallery will have a craft demonstration from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be demonstrations by various merchants throughout the day. Food and beverages will be available at several locations in the village. The Village Merchants Association will have hot dogs, chips and soda for sale to benefit its Christmas Charity Program.</p><p>The Book Exchange at the Old Post Office will have a half-price sale. The Blue Ridge Fire Department is arranging for the Sheriff's K-9 unit and the Sheriff's Department Bomb Squad and Swat Team to make presentations. There will be a display of the fire department's new equipment and a slide for the children.</p><p>Bring your lawn chair to enjoy the entertainment.</p><p>4. The annual Western North Carolina Air Fair will be Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Hendersonville Airport.</p><p>Admission and parking are free. There will be displays of old planes and antique cars. Helicopter and airplane rides will be available for a fee, and food will be for sale.</p><p>5. About 500 adventurous racers have already signed up for Western North Carolina's first full-scale mud run — the Mad Mountain Mud Run set for Sunday.</p><p>The 3.5-mile mud-filled obstacle race will take place on 60 acres near Berkeley Park in Hendersonville and is open to individuals and teams. A festival, from noon to 7 p.m., will be in full swing all day with live music by two regional bands: The Lonesome Road Band and Stipe Brothers and Friends. Festival-goers can enjoy food, beer and mud-fun activities for all ages.</p><p>Registration is required to participate in the Mud Run; there is no admission or registration fee for entry to the grounds for the festival or to watch the race.</p><p>Participation in the race is limited to the first 1,300 to register.</p><p>Registration information, a full list of sponsors and more information — including answers to frequently asked questions — are online at www.madmountainmudrun.com.</p>